Jan 14, 2023

Linda Jean (Shirley) Donahue, 70, of Homer City, PA passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The daughter of Edward P. and Luella I. (Hair) Shirley, she was born June 25, 1952, in Indiana, PA.

Linda graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1971.  She worked for Bi...

Jan 13, 2023

Gary Merle Clawson, Sr., 83, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at his home.

The son of Jesse M. and Wanda A. (Boring) Clawson, he was born June 4, 1939 in Blairsville, PA.

Gary graduated from Derry High School, Class of 1957.  He was the former owner of Clawson...

Jan 12, 2023

Mark H. Short, 54, of Derry, PA passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville, PA.

The son of Eugene D. and Edith M. (Lowman) Short, he was born May 1, 1968, in Indiana, PA.

Mark graduated from Indiana High School, Class of 1987.  He worked 15 years as a Service...

Jan 7, 2023

Earl J. Edwards, 87, formerly of Marchand, Houston, TX, and Decatur, GA, passed away peacefully, held in the love of his families, on Jan. 7, 2023, at Wellstar Palliative Medicine in Marietta, GA.

Born on June 7,1935 in Home, Earl was the youngest child of Giles Stephens and Luella (Dick) Edwards.

Earl grew up on...

Jan 2, 2023

Mabel Mae (Rankin) Hemme, 89, of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., passed away Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, at her home.

A daughter of Clarence E. and Grace L. (Orner) Rankin, she was born March 21, 1933, in Johnstown.

Mrs. Hemme graduated from Pine Township High School in 1951. Following her graduation, she tested for a job...

Jan 2, 2023

Antoinette G. (Primozich) Trenney, 83, of Blairsville, PA (Brenizer) passed peacefully Monday, January 2, 2023 surrounded by family. As a lifelong believer of Jesus Christ, she is surely now healed and in glory alongside the Saints who have gone before her, and reunited with her beloved husband of 45 years, Ronald Lee Trenney, Sr.

The daughter of...

Jan 1, 2023

Carl Frederick Heller, 87, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of Alfred and Caroline (Etter) Heller, he was born January 8, 1935 in Philadelphia, PA.

Carl was a veteran of the US Army serving in the Korean War.  After his honorable discharge,...

Dec 31, 2022

Sarah Alice Swistock, 89, of Indiana, took the hand of an angel and went to be with her Lord on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.

Sarah was the daughter of the late Dick and Sarah Reed, she was born Jan. 22, 1933, in Houtzdale. One of five children whose mother passed away at the birth of twins, Sarah...

Dec 28, 2022

Robert E. Duff, Sr., 94, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at home.

The son of Russell and Florence (Leonard) Duff, he was born May 26, 1928 in Export, PA.

Mr. Duff graduated from Franklin Regional High School, Class of 1946 and served in the US Army.  He worked...

Dec 27, 2022

Vera Jean (Lauer) Murphy, 81, of Blairsville, passed away on Tuesday December 27, 2022 at the Communities at Indian Haven in Indiana.

Born in Ebensburg on February 25, 1941, Vera was the daughter of the late Merle and Mary (Dishart) Lauer. A graduate of Central Cambria High School, Vera spent the majority of her adult life in...

Dec 27, 2022

Connie D. (Jones) Kerley, 64, of Indiana, PA passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, in the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana.

The daughter of Margaret M. (Hilty) Jones, she was born on June 13, 1958 in Indiana, PA.

Connie graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1975.

She attended the Cornerstone Worship...

Dec 26, 2022

Daniel L. “Dunc” Duncan, 66, of Homer City, passed away Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, at his home.

A son of Ralph and Sophie (Kondrachak) Duncan, he was born Nov. 29, 1956, in Indiana.

Daniel was a contractor. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, gardening, watching the Steelers, and spending time with...

Dec 24, 2022

Laura R. (Simler) Seinfelt, 82, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, at Indiana Regional Medical Center after an extended illness over the past three years.

The daughter of J. Clair and Ina (Twigg) Simler, she was born Jan. 30, 1940, in Philipsburg.

Laura graduated from Philipsburg Senior High School in 1957 and attended...

Dec 24, 2022

Esther A. “Essie” (Matson) McChesney, 78, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.), passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022, at her home.

The daughter of Carl H. and Angeline (Cable) Matson, she was born on August 6, 1944 in Ligonier.

Essie was a graduate of Laurel Valley High School, Class of 1962 and furthered her education...

Dec 23, 2022

Sara O. (Hitchings) Almes, 89, of Indiana, passed away Friday Dec. 23, 2022, at St. Andrew’s Village.

The daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Drummond) Hitchings, she was born Feb. 21, 1933, in Tunnelton.

Sara is survived by her favorite son Tom Almes and wife Annette, of Indiana; and her favorite daughter Kathy Adams...

Dec 19, 2022

Ilene M. Reagan-Auen, 85, of Indiana, PA, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

The daughter of George M. and Violet A. (Falkosky) Reagan, she was born January 5, 1937, in Greensburg, PA.

Ilene graduated from Greensburg High School, Class of 1956 and worked many years as...

Dec 18, 2022

Robert William Kinney, Sr., 84 of Blairsville, PA (Brenizer) passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at his home.

The son of Luther R. Kinney, Sr. and Mary E. (Coles) Kinney, he was born March 17, 1938 in Grindstone, Fayette Co., PA.

Bob was a veteran of the US Navy.  He worked many years in...

Dec 16, 2022

Donna G. Dixson, 80, of Indiana, passed away Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A daughter of the late William A. and Mildred (Mallin) Jones, she was born Aug. 18, 1942, in Butler.

Donna was a homemaker and had worked at All That Jazz Dance Studio. She was a nurturing, dedicated wife,...

Dec 16, 2022

David Michael Ball, 31, passed away on Friday December 16, 2022 at Indiana Hospital.

Born in Indiana on July 7, 1991, David was the son of Michael J. and Wendy L. (Smith) Ball. David was a machinist for several years and was just recently hired on with FEMCO Machine in Punxsutawney.

In his free time,...

Dec 11, 2022

Virginia (Mologne) Meidinger, 89, of Indiana, PA passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at The Gardens at Indiana.

The daughter of Ralph and Edith (Shannon) Mologne, she was born October 23, 1933 in Blairsville.

Virginia graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1951 and she attended the Connect Church.

She loved spending...